Here's the 28 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,900
- Lowest Price Today₹6,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 61.6% above the period average — just 4.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 28 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,500 (23.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹7,100, with the average around ₹4,207. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kayamkulam Market APMC on 28 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.